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The lawsuit marks the latest salvo in the nationwide redistricting battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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California Republicans sue to prevent new House map from taking effect, despite voter approval
The map intends to boost the Democratic majority in the state's congressional delegation and offset possible gains by Republicans in states like Texas.
California voters have approved a new congressional map drawn by state Democrats, NBC News projects, giving the party the chance to gain up to five House seats in next year’s midterm elections and cou
In a major win for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats, the state can now adopt new maps with more blue-leaning districts.
In the summer, Texas drew new lines to help the GOP win in the midterm elections. California countered this week. The Republicans might have an edge in the redistricting battle as it spreads nationally.
California Republicans filed a lawsuit Wednesday looking to block a new Democratic-friendly House map from taking effect just one day after voters in the Golden State overwhelmingly approved it in a special election.
A grab bag of strategies for mitigating the Democratic gerrymander includes a federal lawsuit and a return to the ballot.